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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.29, 12,939.27 and 5,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.29, 12,939.27 and 5,184.54 is: 7,154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.29 : 12,939.27 = 5,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.29/12,939.27 = 5,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.29x = 12,939.27 × 5,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.29x = 67,084,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084,162.89/9,376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.66

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